Cost of living in Qatar compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is about the same as in Finland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64 ﷼ (€15) | €11 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (€5.72) | €8 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ﷼ (€4.55) | €5.84 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 ﷼ (€1.92) | €1.26 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 ﷼ (€2.57) | €2.76 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.36 ﷼ (€1.00) | €3.57 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 ﷼ (€4.16) | €6 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (€1.55) | €2.49 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.12 ﷼ (€0.95) | €1.09 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 30 ﷼ (€7) | €2.73 | + 156% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 116 ﷼ (€27) | €13 | + 105% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.24 ﷼ (€1.20) | €2.93 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.81 ﷼ (€1.10) | €1.96 | - 44% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 29% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,081 ﷼ (€2,311) | €1,776 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,466 ﷼ (€1,711) | €1,178 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 563 ﷼ (€129) | €62 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,490 ﷼ (€1,488) | €1,218 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,476 ﷼ (€1,026) | €874 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 397 ﷼ (€91) | €77 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 262 ﷼ (€60) | €14 | + 334% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,220 ﷼ (€280) | €378 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 406 ﷼ (€93) | €85 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 ﷼ (€9) | €7 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 ﷼ (€8) | €36 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 22% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237 ﷼ (€54) | €86 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 213 ﷼ (€49) | €27 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 459 ﷼ (€105) | €69 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 384 ﷼ (€88) | €112 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is about the same as in Finland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,418 ﷼ (€16,830) | €27,743 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.28 ﷼ (€0.29) | €1.55 | - 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 378 ﷼ (€87) | €55 | + 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 24% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (€4.07) | €30 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 61 ﷼ (€14) | €11 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 204 ﷼ (€47) | €85 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (€4.58) | €4.32 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (€3.22) | €2.93 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27 ﷼ (€6) | €4.32 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 17 ﷼ (€3.85) | €1.36 | + 182% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 ﷼ (€1.80) | €2.13 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 64 ﷼ (€15) | €28 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 53% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 229 ﷼ (€53) | €38 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 82 ﷼ (€19) | €26 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (€89) | €87 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 366 ﷼ (€84) | €67 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (€18) | €12 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 ﷼ (€5.65) | €4.74 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 49 ﷼ (€11) | €6 | + 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (€389) | €471 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ﷼ (€0.23) | €0.07 | + 215% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 618 ﷼ (€142) | €40 | + 250% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 ﷼ (€3.75) | €8 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 17% more expensive than in Finland
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